The Primacy of God in Faith and Suffering-Philippians 1:29-30
Philippians 1:29-30Key Verse: Phil 1:29 “For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him.” One sentence […]
Category: New Testament
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Progress, Joy and Confidence-Philippians 1:21-26
Philippians 1:21-26; Key Verse: Phil 1:25b,26 “I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, so that through my being with you again your […]
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A Life Worthy of the Gospel-Philippians 1:27-28
“Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.” Who on earth can boldly say without flinching, “Yes! I live a life worthy of the gospel”? […]
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The Delightful Dilemma of Death-Philippians 1:21-30
Key Verse: Phil 1:21,22 “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain…..what shall I choose?” Is death really a delightful dilemma? It was for the Apostle […]
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God Finishes What He Starts-Philippians 1:1-20
Key Verse: Phil 1:6 “…he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” How reassuring it is to know […]
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Sanctification Part 3: Joy, Peace and Contentment-Philippians 4:2-23
Philippians 4:2-23; Key Verse: 4:7a,9b “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding … And the God of peace will be with you.” Don’t we all want to know […]
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Sanctification Part 2: Not There Yet-Philippians 3:12-4:1
Key Verse: Phil 3:13 “I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do…” Paul is a man of “one thing” (Php 3:13), “one goal” […]
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Sanctification Part 1-Philippians 2:12-18
Key Verse: 2:12b-13 “…continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill […]
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God Became Weak-John 1:14
“The Word became flesh” (John 1:14). John 1:1-18, the introduction/prologue of John’s gospel, may not be thought of as a Christmas message, unlike Matthew and Luke chapters 1 and 2. […]
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When I Am Weak-2 Corinthians 11:16-13:14
“For when I am weak, then I am strong” (2 Cor 12:10). “I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses…” (2 Cor 12:9). “I will boast of the […]